Summary:
In zip code 91901 (Alpine, California), there is one public middle school, Joan MacQueen Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Alpine Union Elementary district.
This analysis of Joan MacQueen Middle shows a school of 405 students with a consistent 3-star rating, though its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years. Academically, the school's performance is mixed: its math scores are closer to the state average than its English or science scores, and a notable pattern shows math performance peaking in 7th grade before dropping significantly in 8th grade. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.7% is higher than both the district and state averages, which is a concern as attendance is closely linked to academic success.
With over a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic need. It is important for parents to note that the school underperforms compared to its district averages in all core subjects. Key areas for potential improvement include addressing attendance challenges and reviewing the curriculum alignment between grades, especially in mathematics, to help reverse the trend of declining statewide rank.
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